ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 791967 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
comparable
igniting
prominence

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
beneficial
unnerve
flourish
prudent

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
incumbent
rehash
ramble
spew

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
supple
distortion
turpitude

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
intricate
salvage
highlight
benefactor

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."